It is a five interview proccess and I have had 2 of the 5 so far. I have the remaining interviews scheduled for tomorrow at 9:00. I am having difficulty coming up with a exceptable answer to the question of what my greatest weakness is ( besides the interview its self). I want to sound sincere but also I dont want to sound to rehearsed. This questions has always been the most difficult part of the interview with me. If someone could help me with this I would be most grateful. Thank you to all who reply.
2006-09-10 13:45:22 · 10 answers · asked by Andy M 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The answer that I've used successfully is "Sometimes I tend to take on too much".
2006-09-10 13:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by fungal_gourmet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with Sirade1 - don't use the trite answers unless you think the interviewers are very new at this. Pick something true (something you actually have a problem or concern about), and mention how you are working on it. Don't pick something that would disqualify you for the position or look like too much of a problem.
Keep in mind that part of the reason for them to ask this question is not only to see what the answer is, but also to see how you respond, and to make sure you're savvy enough to know it could be asked.
2006-09-10 16:30:39 · answer #2 · answered by larry n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a perosn who has done the interviewing and hiring for my department at various times in my career, the answers which I like so far are stl_aer and his discussion of a past situation which didn't go as well as you'd like ALONG with what you learned and also the answer from Ray about "Public SPeaking" which also includes what he is doing to try to fix the situation.
I disagree with using the tried and true cliched answers, I would personally file those people on the bottom of the pile. Give an honest answer to the question and include what YOU are doing to fix it. (It doesn't have to be fixed, but show that you are trying) Don't give an answer that says you're looking for the company to "solve" the issue for you.
2006-09-10 14:56:34 · answer #3 · answered by sirade1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go with the cliche's, I am just tooooo organized, I work tooo hard, I am a perfectionist. Or come up with something real. Do you wish you had better computer skills, more expereience in dealing with a global economy, perhaps a refresher course in accounting? Always offer something that is not too bad and then have a plan to increase your skill in that are--such as taking a class or attending a seminar. Good luck with the interview!!
2006-09-10 13:49:48 · answer #4 · answered by knowledgeisgood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My response was, "public speaking... however, I have been working on it through Toastmasters." Now, I wouldn't use that type of answer if you know nothing about Toastmasters. In my case, it was true. We spoke for a few moments about the organization and how it has helped with overcoming the fears of public speaking. Let's face it... nobody like standing in front of a group. The thing is that whatever your weakness, make sure to have a "but I am working on with..." response. Be honest.
2006-09-10 14:44:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could say that you can't think of any specific weakness but you could talk about a recent experience where you didn't perform to your high standards and what you learned from it and how you might approach that situation differently next time. It shouldn't be an egregious error but something minor.
Follow up:
I'm a she. It's okay.
2006-09-10 14:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by porkchop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it relatively is a query the place they are seeing the form you react to tension as much as what your answer is. Critiquing oneself is an extremely puzzling job, fairly in a tension subject. Please, please, please, do no longer use the notice "cuz." additionally get rid of the throwaway words "i think..." Forgiving too extremely isn't a weak point, via the way. "at cases i'm no longer assertive sufficient in status up for myself. now and back if a individual says or does something to offend me, i'll attempt to miss with reference to the region and walk away, whilst the better ingredient to do would have been to handle the project on the time."
2016-09-30 13:40:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overanalyzing situations.
2006-09-10 13:50:04 · answer #8 · answered by MMike 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
being hard on myself, perfectionism, trouble sharing the load of work, taking on too much, above average expectations
2006-09-10 13:49:09 · answer #9 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
say you are sometimes a bit of a perfectionist
2006-09-10 13:46:40 · answer #10 · answered by KEV D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋